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West Northamptonshire Council opposition councillors stage walk-out as private rented sector housing call-in fails at scrutiny committee
Opposition councillors on West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) staged a walkout at a meeting, claiming pre-prepared speeches had been read out regarding a key housing homeless policy document.
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Fly-tipping crackdown launched in Northampton estate with district-wide rollout possible
A new campaign aimed at tackling fly-tipping has been launched in Blackthorn, with the scheme set to act as a pilot that could eventually be rolled out across other parts of West Northamptonshire if it proves successful.
Rainbows proud to host launch of National Children’s Nurses Day including celebrating those from Northamptonshire
A new day dedicated to recognising the work of children’s nurses was celebrated at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
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Homeless charity Project 16:15 to end Northampton street outreach after almost a decade
Homelessness charity Project 16:15 is to end its street outreach service in Northampton after almost 10 years.
'CHAOS': Residents call for action after Evri lorry gets stuck trying to turn in quiet village near Northampton
Residents are calling for action after an Evri lorry became stuck trying to turn in a quiet village near Northampton.
Plans for nine warehouses and new country park in Northamptonshire village set for approval despite 3,500 objections
Plans to build nine warehouses and a new country park on green space near a West Northamptonshire village are set to get the green light from the council, despite receiving almost 3,500 objections.
'It nearly ruined me' - Northampton hairdresser nearly paralysed by years of long days standing up in salon
A salon owner from Northampton has revealed how hairdressing almost left her paralysed after years of standing up every day began crushing her spine.
Sports car formerly owned by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham set to go to auction in Northamptonshire
A sports car formerly owned by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is set to go to auction in Northamptonshire.
Northampton company starts initiative to donate ice cream to homeless people to help 'brighten days'
A Northampton company has started an initiative to donate ice cream to homeless people, in a bid to “brighten their days”.
Opening date revealed for new Pets at Home store in Northampton retail park after devastating fire
An opening date has been revealed for a new Pets at Home store in Northampton after a devastating fire destroyed the previous shop.
Opening date revealed for Costa Coffee café inside busy Northampton supermarket
An opening date has been confirmed for the new Costa Coffee café inside a busy Northampton supermarket.
REVEALED: First finalists in prestigious Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27
The first load of finalists in the prestigious Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27 have been revealed.
WATCH: Shocking footage of man setting Mercedes on fire in Northampton as arsonist jailed for three years
A man, who set a Mercedes car on fire in the middle of the night while it was parked on a Northampton driveway, has been jailed.
£2 MILLION demolition completed at former M&S and BHS site in Northampton town centre – here’s when construction of hundreds of flats will begin
The demolition of the former Marks & Spencer, BHS and Jobcentre buildings in Northampton town centre has been completed, marking a major milestone in plans to regenerate the site.
Major three-month roundabout roadworks begin on busy road in Northampton as drivers warned to expect delays
Major three-month roundabout roadworks begin on busy road in Northampton as drivers warned to expect delays.
Three in hospital after serious collision between police car and Audi in Northampton village
Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious collision in a Northampton village, involving a police car and an Audi.
Drug dealer who entered UK in breach of deportation order jailed after 51 wraps of cocaine found in car in Northampton village
A drug dealer who entered the UK in breach of a deportation order has been jailed, after 51 wraps of cocaine were found in a car in a Northampton village.
Looking for beautiful blooms? The 9 best rated florists across Northampton, according to Google reviews
Take a look at the nine best rated florists across Northampton, according to Google reviews.
PICTURES: Around 300 people attend fourth annual Luke Abrahams Memorial Football Tournament at Northamptonshire football club
Around 300 people came together on Saturday June 27 for the fourth annual Luke Abrahams Memorial Football Tournament at a Northamptonshire football club.
IN PICTURES: 10 of Northampton’s leading sweet treat businesses and where to find these gems across town
Take a look at 10 of Northampton’s leading sweet treat businesses and where to find these gems across the town.